About Us

who we are

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Kerr Pump & Supply is a major pump manufacturer as well as a stocking distributor.  We represent over 100 major national brands, carrying 3 million dollars of inventory.

  • Pumps
  • Blowers & Vacuum Pumps
  • Heat Exchangers, Cooling Towers,
  • Custom pump & control package systems
  • Related process fluid equipment – filters, seals, tanks, fittings, valves

We serve industrial, municipal and commercial customers in Michigan and Northwestern Ohio, and sell our Kerr and Haynes brands internationally.

Quick facts

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Kerr stands out among our competitors – check these quick facts.

  • We have been in business over 100 years.
  • We are the oldest and largest pump distributor in Michigan.
  • We have 24-hour emergency support that handles in-house repairs and field work.
  • We build and design our own custom control panels.
  • We stock hundreds of products ready for shipment.
  • We represent over 85 manufacturers.
  • Our own Kerr and Haynes pump lines are available in cast iron and steel and are produced with domestic castings for Made In America reliability.

Why Buy from Kerr Pump & Supply ?

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

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Thousands of satisfied customers include major corporations throughout the United States, Mexico and even overseas.

  • GM
  • Ford
  • Chyrsler

OUR QUALIFICATIONS

Kerr-people-Tom-Rob-RyanKerr Pump boasts one of the industry’s largest and most technically qualified sales, engineering and support staffs.

  • Honest and Dependable
  • Quality Commitment
  • Continuous Improvement

SOLVING PUMP CHALLENGES

Kerr-Shop-PersonOur sales, service & repair departments specialize in custom engineered solutions for fluid, vacuum, blower, heat transfer process requirements.

  • Maximize Equipment Performance
  • Minimize Overall Cost
  • Deliver Energy Efficiency

CERTIFICATIONS

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Safety

Safety is our first priority.  We are Confined space entry trained by the National Safety Resource Center (NSRC).  We use air monitors, oxygen pumps and safety harnesses to assure worker safety.

Factory Certified Service Center

Service & Repair

Manufacturers of pump brands authorize us to repair and service their equipment because they know we do it right. We are certified for Alfa Laval, Viking Pump, MD-Kinney, Pentair, Hoffman Lamson and Netzsch.

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Fire Pump Testing

Kerr is specially qualified for fire pump flow testing for fire suppression certification by the Bureau of Fire Services – State of Michigan.  We have a dedicated fully equipped truck and issue a full fire marshall report.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Gross President Kerr Pump

TOM GROSS

President

Tom joined Kerr in 1987 as an inside sales person.  He then moved to outside sales, followed by Heat Transfer product manager, then VP.  He was promoted to President in 2014.

Rob Kalfs

ROB KALFS

Vice President Sales

Greg Pfeiffer

GREG PFEIFFER

Chief Finance Officer

Greg joined Kerr Pump in 2018, bringing with him years of experience in finance, strengthening Kerr’s team to support their continued growth.

Ryan Hayes

RYAN HAYES

Manager Kerr/Haynes Division

Ryan joined Kerr in 2001 as a welder,  followed by inside sales for parts.  In 2019, he was promoted to manage the pump manufacturing division of Kerr Products and Haynes Pumps.

Kerr Pump & Supply Manufacturing Capabilities

Kerr Pump manufactures it’s own vertical process, sump and sewage, and patented top pull-out turbine pumps.  Sold under the names, Kerr Products and Haynes Pumps, they are respected in the industry as innovative, heavy duty, economical, time-proven designs that combine mechanical craftsmanship with advanced hydraulic engineering.

In July 2016, Manufacturing Marvels featured Kerr Pump & Supply on their Television Series. Watch the featured video here

Kerr Pump & Supply Industries Served

  • Machinery and Manufacturing
  • Chemicals
  • Water and Waste treatment
  • Steel
  • HVAC
  • Food, Dairy and Beverage
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
  • Semiconductor and Electronics
  • Mining, Minerals and Pigment
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Home and Personal care
  • Refrigeration

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